Tristis Poplar vs Ironwood Tree - TreeTime.ca

Tristis Poplar vs Ironwood Tree

Ostrya virginiana

Populus x Tristis

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Ironwood Tree
Tristis Poplar

Ironwood Tree is one of the strongest and most resilient trees you will find in North America. In fact, it has the hardest and most dense wood of any North American tree. Prized for its oval shaped canopy and showy winter trunk, this striking shade tree will make a beautiful addition to any yard. Make sure you do not plant near roads as it is highly salt sensitive.

Tristis Poplar is a large deciduous tree. It is cold hardy, disease resistant, and relatively drought tolerant. Tristis Poplar loses its leaves later in the year than other Poplars, making it a great ornamental tree in fall.

It's known for its strongly scented balsamic buds and yellow foliage in autumn. Because of its size, Tristis Poplar is most suitable for large properties and will help prevent wind erosion.

Tristis Poplar is slower-growing than many newer hybrids, for a longer useful lifespan. Tristis grows especially well in the southern prairies due to its resistance to cold dry winds.

Ironwood Tree Quick Facts

Tristis Poplar Quick Facts

Zone: 3a
Zone: 3a
Height: 8 m (25 ft)
Height: 12 m (39 ft)
Spread: 6 m (20 ft)
Spread: 8 m (25 ft)
Light: any
Light: partial shade, full sun
Moisture: any
Moisture: normal, wet
Growth rate: slow
Growth rate: fast
Life span: long
Life span: medium
Suckering: none
Suckering: high


Hybrid: no
Hybrid: yes
Catkins: yes
Catkins: no


In row spacing: 2.4 m (8 ft)
Between row spacing: 5 m (16 ft)
Native to: ON, QC, NS, NB, PE